Wesley Corpus

In every state of mind, in that of conviction or justification or sanctification, I believe every person may either go sensibly backward, or seem to stand still, or go forward. I incline to think all the persons you mention were fully sanctified. But some of them, watching unto prayer, went on from faith to faith; while the others, being less watchful, seemed to stand still, but were indeed imperceptibly backsliding. Wishing you all may increase with all the increase of God, I am Ever yours. To Francis Wolfe LONDON, January 24, 1782. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- You have much reason to bless God both on your own account and on account of the people. Now see that you adorn in all things the doctrine of God our Savior. See that your conversation be in grace, always seasoned with salt, and meet to minister grace to the hearers; and let none of you preachers touch any spirituous liquors upon any account! I am sorry for poor Joseph Belten. The loss of that excellent woman will be a loss indeed! But there is One who is able to turn all to good. -- I am, dear Franky, Your affectionate brother. To Mr. Francis Wolfe, In Redruth, Cornwall. To Samuel Bardsley [3] LONDON, January 25, 1782. DEAR SAMMY, -- I am glad you had no reason to complain of our Northern brethren. Many of them are as sincere and affectionate as any in England. And the way to do them good is to observe all our Rules at Inverness just as you would at Sheffield; yea, and to preach the whole Methodist doctrine there as plainly and simply as you would in Yorkshire. But you have not sent me (neither you nor Peter Mill) any plan of the circuit. This should be done without delay. See that you both do all you can for a good Master ! Lose no time Peace be with all your spirits! -- I am, dear Sammy, Your affectionate brother. To Mr. Sam. Bardsley, At Mr. McLomie’s, In Inverness. To Thomas Hanson LONDON, January 30, 1782. DEAR TOMMY, There were certainly false [numbers]. This ought to be observed if we live to see another Conference.